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Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir
Carmel Road Winery · California, Central Coast · United States
92 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir, is $17.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Silky red cherry and strawberry with black tea, cola, vanilla and a gentle toasted-oak finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Pinot Noir that is fruit-forward but not heavy, with soft tannins and a little spice.
Why buy it
It offers a recognizable Monterey Pinot Noir profile at an everyday price, with a recent professional 92-point review for the 2022 vintage.
Best for
A versatile red for salmon, chicken, pizza, mushroom dishes and casual dinners.
Style
Medium-bodied, silky, dry and coastal, with juicy red fruit, bright acidity and polished oak accents.
Drinks like
Similar shopper lane: Monterey Pinot Noir, Central Coast Pinot Noir, lighter Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, or entry-level Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Experience level
Easy for new Pinot Noir drinkers, but with enough savory tea and spice notes for regular Pinot fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roasted or grilled salmon · roasted chicken with herbs · mushroom or sausage pizza · parmesan risotto · grilled portobello mushrooms
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 10-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and bring out the fruit.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or other wide-bowl red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; not intended for long cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate for 1-2 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir is a silky, food-friendly California red with bright cherry, wild strawberry, black tea and cola notes, accented by vanilla and toasted oak. It keeps Pinot Noir's fresh, coastal feel while offering enough ripe fruit and spice for weeknight dinners.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Carmel Road Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Central Coast
- Appellation
- Monterey
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Kris Kato
- Vineyard source:
- Monterey Pinot Noir fruit is associated with cool, maritime-influenced vineyards near the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains; one retailer description also mentions Monterey County and maritime-influenced Santa Barbara sources.
- Vessel:
- Producer winemaking notes describe classic Burgundian techniques, including cold soaking before crush and open-top fermentation in stainless steel vats and small French oak barrels.
About the winery · Carmel Road Winery ›
Carmel Road Winery focuses on coastal California wines shaped by cool nights, fog, wind and warm sunny days. The winery's story centers on Monterey's maritime influence and vineyards spread across windswept benchlands with well-drained soils. Carmel Road released its first vintage in 1999 and is named for a back road linking Carmel-by-the-Sea with inland growing areas through the Santa Lucia hills. Winemaker Kris Kato's approach emphasizes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Monterey fruit, using small lots and classic techniques to build final blends.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dark plum and tree bark aromas; rounded cherry compote, baking spice and pleasant oak on the palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir taste like?
- Silky red cherry and strawberry with black tea, cola, vanilla and a gentle toasted-oak finish.
- What food pairs with Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with roasted or grilled salmon, roasted chicken with herbs, mushroom or sausage pizza, Parmesan risotto and grilled portobello mushrooms.
- How should I serve Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not required; 10-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and bring out the fruit. Glass: Burgundy or other wide-bowl red wine glass.
- Is Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Carmel Road Winery Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle.